What happens to your hearing as you age?

As people age, many changes happen to their body, including their eyes and ears. Find out what you can expect to happen to your vision and hearing.

What's happeningWith age, you might have difficulty focusing on objects that are close up. You might become more sensitive to glare and have trouble adapting to different levels of light. Aging also can affect your eye's lens, causing clouded vision (cataracts).

Your hearing also might dim. You might have difficulty hearing high frequencies or following a conversation in a crowded room.